Language Use
Free Friday: #FBF
Still not familiar with the hashtag #FBF? Time to get in the know! Hashtags are everywhere on social media, and referenced daily throughout TV shows, and even news programs. #FBF stands for ‘Flashback Friday’ a time to relive the past. Reliving the past can allow some time for reflection and growth, learn from mistakes, repeat…
Read MorePhrasal Verbs! Ways to learn and some examples + video!
Understanding phrasal verbs can help you avoid situations like the cartoon above. Knowing them can make you sound more like a native speaker, and definitely help you understand native speakers, because they are incredibly common in everyday speech. Phrasal verbs are idiomatic like expressions that have meanings separate from their literal verb meaning. They are…
Read MoreNever Travel.
Never Travel. Said no one…ever. How the travel bug is not a world-wide infectious disease baffles me. (baffle=completely confuse) However, I must keep my open-mind and accept that not everyone has the same interests and passions. I will say though, that I am where I am today, only because of the adventures I’ve taken in…
Read MoreMinimal Pairs: Pronunciation Problems with TH
There are many parts that are equally important to speaking English fluently. Some of the things we’ve reviewed recently on English Outside the Box have been vocabulary (words of the weekend) and grammar, specifically the future tense. However, knowing what to say, is just as important as knowing HOW to say it. Speaking with accurate…
Read MoreWords 1 & 2 of the Weekend: Pack & Rearrange
Why are they useful? Packing is something you will definitely do in your life, if you haven’t already. You’ll pack for a vacation, when you move to a new place, your child’s lunch, or diaper bag, the list could go on. While you’re doing this, chances are, you’ll need more room because things won’t fit. So,…
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